What's Capturing My Attention in the Fandom

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Since my fanfic, Push and Pull, has been getting more hits and alerts, I've been perusing the profiles of the people who sign up for my fic alerts in search of some good reads. I'm always on the lookout for new fics to read and I welcome any suggestions on what I should check out. As I mentioned in the author's note at the bottom of Chapter 18 for Push and Pull, here's a list with links to what fics I'm really enjoying at the moment. I've included the author's descriptions and a few sentences with my humble opinion too.

Elysian Fields by Monstrous Regiment

The Masen crypt was the only crypt in the graveyard who never got a visitor, until its unlikely resident brought in an unexpected guest, in an effort to unravel the mess they inexplicably found themselves in. AU, B/E.


Twilight - Rated: M - English - Adventure/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 78,953 - Reviews: 519 - Updated: 5-11-11 - Published: 12-30-10 - Edward & Bella

This fic has a very unique take on vampires and I think I ran across it in one of your favorites when I checked out a profile. The vampires in this universe can't have sex so there aren't any lemons, but this story is intense and very suspenseful.

Just Breathe by jtmd24

What happens when the man you've loved for 6 years starts to change right before your eyes? Bella is forced to question her heart when the black sheep of the family returns. In the end, will she put her trust in the right person? AR/OOC/lemons


Twilight - Rated: M - English - Drama/Romance - Chapters: 18 - Words: 75,108 - Reviews: 304 - Updated: 5-18-11 - Published: 3-24-11 - Bella & Edward

It's hard to list what I love about this fic because there's so much. There's evil, unstable Jasper and sweet best friend Rosalie. Like in Elysian Fields, the vampires are different than traditional Twilight vamps, and it's a nice change. And the Edward in this one is down right swoon worthy.

Kiss Me, I'm Irish by IrishTwiFicster

Bella travels to Dublin to catch up with an old childhood friend. While there, she meets cheeky Irish Edward who can't resist every opportunity to charm her right out of her knickers! AH Fic - Rated M for horizontal Irish dancing and good craic!


Twilight - Rated: M - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 16 - Words: 94,094 - Reviews: 2003 - Updated: 5-15-11 - Published: 9-26-10 - Bella & Edward

I originally found this author with her first fic, The Write Stuff (currently offline for editing) and put her on author alert. In Kiss Me, I'm Irish, you have romance, charm, lemons, and all around good story telling.
 
If We Ever Meet Again by Patty Rose

High School for geeky Edward was a nightmare of mistakes, missed opportunities & insecurity issues. Six years later when fate hands him a second chance, will he know how to take it? Or will the insecure boy inside rear his head again? AH, E&B, Canon pairs


Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Drama - Chapters: 7 - Words: 31,330 - Reviews: 466 - Updated: 5-16-11 - Published: 4-20-11 - Edward & Bella

This is another author I had on alert because of a previous fic. I loved her first fic, It Will Be As If I'd Never Existed . If We Ever Meet Again is only 7 chapters in but I'm already in love with formerly geeky, now hunky night club owner Edward. Patty Rose tells a beautiful story.

What's Up, Doc? by CaraNo

Free spirited, always happy, sorta horny and potty mouthed Bella arrives in Forktown. She's the new receptionist at Cullen Whitlock Pediatric Care. She really wants Dr. Cullen. Oh, he wants her, too. But first, let's get rid of Jane, shall we? NO ANGST!


Twilight - Rated: M - English - Romance/Humor - Chapters: 12 - Words: 54,657 - Reviews: 1333 - Updated: 4-23-11 - Published: 2-28-11 - Bella & Edward - Complete

This fic can be partially blamed for my chapter 18 be a little warped. This fic is fun, warped, very lemony, and extremely addictive. I may have read the entire thing the other day (and most of it while I hid in my cube while my data ran at work). If you need a fun, sexy read, run and read this. It doesn't fail to entertain. And the author is now posting the story from Edward's POV (Oh, I'll Show You What's Up). She updates really regularly so the wait isn't long.

So those are the fics that are entertaining me these days. Any recommendations?

Push and Pull Chapter 6 Teaser

Here's the teaser for Chapter 6 of Push and Pull.

I tried to hide my smile as I stealthily read the latest text message from Bella. Thankfully I was joining my beloved in the school lunchroom in just a few moments. I hit reply as everyone packed up their books and typed my answer at lightning speed.

Of course I want to kiss you, my love. Can’t wait to kiss those sweet lips and work my way down. I hit send and ghosted through the door, headed for the cafeteria.

I couldn’t believe Bella and I had been exchanging intimate text messages all morning. I guess we were both pretty worked up after the intense moments we had in my car before school. The ten minutes we spent together before class made my morning, but totally ruined the rest of my school day since I couldn’t touch her the way I needed to. Our little digital exchanges were a fitting distraction. I really loved technology.

Before my body had even hit the chair in my first period class, vibrations from my jacket pocket alerted me to the first message from Bella.
Must get you alone again, very soon. Love you. B xoxo

The text messages flew back and forth between us, getting a little racier with each one. The latest message arrived in my phone’s inbox when I rounded the corner and walked in to see the most beautiful girl waiting for me at our usual table.

Where are those gorgeous lips going to touch me next?

Bella was seriously trying my control today. There was nothing I wanted more than to take her away from this hell hole of a school and see much more of her in private. The problem was I didn’t think I could hold myself together.

It's nice to see Edward embrace modern technology, isn't it? Chapter 6 will go up on fanfiction.net on Sunday.

Push and Pull Chapter 5 Teaser

Chapter 5 will be posted this Sunday. Here's a small peak.

I retched while I dropped the limp, lifeless body to the ground. As I wiped away the crimson sustenance that stained my lips, I wondered what the hell was wrong with me. Ingesting animals was never pleasant, but it soothed the intense burn in my throat and kept my conscience clear. Even the finest big game did nothing to quench the yearning for human blood right now. But I only wanted one human’s blood, that of my dear Bella.

“You’re not going to finish that?” Emmett called across the ravine and broke my internal self-loathing.

“It’s all yours. I’ve had all I can stand,” I answered. After Bella gave me another taste of her herself a few nights ago, I’ve forced myself to eat in the family- acceptable way. It took two 10-point bucks last night just to change the hue of my eyes from red ringed back to the unnatural amber we hid behind.

Push and Pull Chapter 4 Teaser

Here's a little taste of Chapter 4.


“Welcome, Bella,” Esme said. “I went grocery shopping today just for you.”

Edward laughed. “It looks like you shopped for someone Emmett’s size.”

“I did get some strange looks at the grocery store when I bought all of this” Esme said as she pointed in the direction of the overflowing counter. “But that could be because no one has seen us at the grocery store in Forks before.” Edward and Esme laughed, and I joined in. I’m sure the clerk had been pretty shocked to see such a thin, pale, beautiful woman buy so much junk food.

“Thank you, Esme. I’m not sure how much of this I can eat in one weekend, but I’ll try to make a dent.” She had shopped like she had to feed an entire football team, not one person.

“Don’t worry yourself over this. Whatever you don’t eat, I’ll send it with Carlisle to the hospital. The staff there will take care of it in no time.” Esme was clearly very generous.

While I surveyed the huge pile of food looking for a quick snack, Alice skipped into the room. “I’ve got everything ready in the family room. I’m going to order a pizza and pick it up in town.”

“You don’t have to go to all of this trouble for me. Esme has taken care of everything,” I said and smiled warmly at her.

“Nonsense, Bella. We are having a normal girl’s night at home. No boys allowed,” Alice continued while she shooed Edward out of the kitchen with her.

Push and Pull Chapter 3 - Your Decision

Push and Pull Chapter 3 has been posted to fanfiction.net.

The song for this chapter is "Your Decision" by Alice in Chains. I didn't embed the video so the band can actually track how many hits their video gets. This is my favorite band so I'm helping any way I can. Trippy video and an awesome song, it's worth the view.

Push and Pull Chapter 3 Teaser

While I just stood there waiting for an answer, he finally broke the silence. “Alice, get in this car right now. You're starting to make a scene.”

Bella lifted the passenger side seat so I could get in. As soon as we had pulled out of the school parking lot, I mentally bombarded Edward with questions.

Did you see my vision?

Edward nodded his head yes slightly, keeping his eyes on the road.

Care to explain what I saw?

He sighed and asked “What, the part where your vision cut to black? Maybe your gift is on the fritz.”

Bella turned slightly in her seat so she could better see both Edward and I. “Were you two having a silent conversation again? You know I hate it when you leave me out of the loop.”

“Sorry, old habits die hard” I explained.


Chapter 3 will be posted to fanfic.net on Sunday, August 14.

Push and Pull Chapter 2 Teaser

Here's the teaser for Chapter 2 of Push and Pull.

“Oh my, it is true,” Esme whispered, her eyes wide in surprise. Not tearing her own amber eyes away from mine, she wrung her hands together. “Carlisle, look at his eyes.”

“My eyes? What are you talking about, look at my eyes?” I rose quickly, effortlessly arriving in front of the large gilded mirror across the library in under a second.

I gazed at my reflection, unchanged in over one hundred years. But Esme was right, my eyes were different. A bright red ring circled each of my black irises.

Carlisle approached silently, placing his hand on my shoulder. “Son, how much of Bella’s blood did you ingest?”

Chapter 2 will be posted to fanfiction.net on Sunday.